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Cost Estimator Salary in Illinois (2026)
$39.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,949/year ($5,246/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 7th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 5,990 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $82,750 a year — though pay ranges from $49,200 for newcomers to $136,590 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,990 Cost Estimator jobs in Illinois (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Cost Estimator salary of $82,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,949 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $82,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,375 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,330 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,096 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,949 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,246 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Illinois?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Illinois is $82,750 per year ($39.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,710 and $108,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $82,750, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $62,949 per year ($5,246 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,990 Cost Estimator jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.